Occupational Therapist – Home Health

Role Overview

• Assesses clients/patients/residents and designs occupational therapy treatments.
• Help clients/patients/residents to develop, maintain and recover their ability to perform tasks in client’s/patient’s/resident's occupations of life.
• Conduct evaluations and provide interventions for clients/patients/residents who have functional, cognitive or behavioral impairments.
• Evaluate physical, cognitive, developmental and psychosocial abilities of clients/patients/residents; develop realistic therapy goals and administer appropriate occupational therapy programs.
• Document client's/patient's/resident's information for evaluation; establish therapeutic plans and modify them if necessary.
• Provide clients/patients/residents education designed to enhance understanding and improve functional outcomes.
• Demonstrate and incorporate knowledge of current research into daily treatment of clients/patients/residents.

Requirements

• ND & MN license required
• Appropriate education level required in accordance with state licensure.
• Must be licensed in the state(s) of practice as Occupational Therapist.
• Must also be certified through the National Board of Certification in Occupational Therapy (NBCOT).
• When applicable, may require valid driver's license.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) for health care providers required or within the first 60 days of employment.

Benefits

• Flexible scheduling options!
• Paid travel and mileage between home health patients